Authentication options

ESET Secure Authentication (ESA) provides several options for authenticating users to access computers or services protected by two-factor authentication.

•OTP (one time password) recieved via sms—requires SMS Credits or custom delivery utilizing a custom SMS gateway

•OTP generated via ESA mobile application

oEvent-based OTP (HOTP)—expires when used or when generating a new OTP

oTime-based OTP (TOTP)—expires within a few seconds (expiry animation displayed in the mobile application) even if not used

•Push Authentication

•Hard tokens

oHard tokens are the only available authentication option if ESA is used in an offline environment.

•OTP received via custom delivery option

•FIDO—only one FIDO authenticator can be registered per user